Additional Photos of Kim Jong Un’s Mother Released
Photos and film footage of Ko Yong Hui (Ko Yo’ng-hu’i), Kim Jong Il’s former consort and Kim Jong Un’s mother, have surfaced in South Korean media. KBS obtained a copy … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits Mines and Tours Flood Damage
DPRK state media reported on 28 June (Thursday) that Cabinet Premier Choe Yong Rim visited coal and iron ore mines in South Hamgyo’ng Province. Choe, who served as minister of … Continue reading
Where is Kim Jong Un?
DPRK state media reported on 25 June (Monday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) authorized a gifts presentation of cars, buses and “various other vehicles.” According to KCNA, “the gift-conveying … Continue reading
Culture Minister Appointed
State Film Commission Chairman and April 25 Film Studios’ chief Hong Kwang Sun has been appointed Minister of Culture in the DPRK Cabinet. Yonhap News Agency reported on 27 June … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits Steel Complexes and Power Stations in North Hamgyong
DPRK state media reported on 26 June (Tuesday) that DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim visited the Ch’o’ngjin Steel Works and Kim Ch’aek Iron and Steel Works in North Hamgyo’ng Province. … Continue reading
DPRK Ambassador to Italy Presents Credentials
DPRK state media reported on 23 June (Saturday) that the country’s newly appointed ambassador to Italy presented his credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on 19 June in Rome. According … Continue reading
Ceremony Marks Opening of Changjon Street Apartments
DPRK state media reported that an opening ceremony was held in Pyongyang on 20 June (Wednesday) to open the Ch’angjon Street Apartment Complex located in the city center. Members of … Continue reading
KWP Delegation Returns After Myanmar Visit
DPRK state media reported on 20 June (Wednesday) that a Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] delegation headed by KWP Secretary and International Department Director Kim Yong Il returned to Pyongyang, after … Continue reading
National Report Meeting Commemorates KJI Central Party Work Anniversary
DPRK state media reported that a national report meeting was held at 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang on 18 June (Monday). The meeting was held to commemorate the … Continue reading
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